Bowling Green aims to improve water quality through its post-construction stormwater program by implementing minimum control measures, educating citizens, and protecting both short and long-term public health. The program defines sediment as its pollutant of concern, establishes load reduction goals, and provides best management practices (BMPs) like bioretention and ponds. BMPs must be installed per approved plans, maintained according to operation and maintenance plans, and have as-built certifications to verify treatment goals are met before bonds are released or certificates of occupancy issued. The city maintains BMPs in residential areas while landowners maintain all other privately-owned BMPs.